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Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba'

  • Bulbous plant
  • 15 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Very hardy
  • For a sunny position
Glory of the snow, white. Early flowering bulbous plant. Ideal for naturalizing. March April. Height 10 cm.

Garden use

Planting and use

Below hedge Border Pot Large groups

Pots and small gardens

Along path Troughs Small garden Planters

Dry or sunny locations

Cemetery plants Scree Crevice garden Gravel garden Rockgarden

Characteristics

Height 10 - 15 cm
Flowering time March - April
Flower colour white
Growth habit tuft
Growth rate fast, medium
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered
Soil moisture average
Soil texture normal
Humus normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba'
Genus Chionodoxa
Family Liliaceae